Parent Corner

Current Events: How to Talk to your Child about their World

Help your child feel safe while staying informed with these tips.

8 Spring Activities that Help the Planet

Welcome back Spring with these Earth-friendly, green activities!

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Read Across America: Celebrate at Home

Celebrate reading on Read Across America Day, or any day, with these five fun activities.

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Winter Boredom Busters with a STEAM focus

Melt away your winter blues with these STEAM-focused activities!

Screen Time: the good, the bad, and the balance

Unlock the benefits to screen time. The key is striking a balance.

15 Ways to Encourage Handwriting at Home

Check out these fun ways to encourage handwriting at home!

Parenting during the Pandemic: which habits to keep

Reaping the rewards of the pandemic? Find out which pandemic habits parents are choosing to keep.

Resetting School Habits in the New Year

After a long winter break, resetting school habits is beneficial. Here are some tips to reset those habits.

The 10 Most Boring (But Awesome!) Gifts for Teachers

Believe it or not, teachers love receiving school supplies during the holidays. Here are our top picks.

5 Internet Safety Tip for Parents

The internet is a fascinating, powerful, and at times, very scary place.

Overcome Your Helicopter Parenting Impulses

When parents are overly involved, their kids may not develop the academic or emotional skills they need to succeed. We share advice from educators to avoid hovering too close at school.

All About Those Apps

Wondering what that new icon is on your child’s phone? You might find it on this list of 32 popular games, websites, and services.

Back to School 2023: Checklist for Parents

These back-to-school tips can help parents and kids be prepared, whatever the 2023-2024 school year may bring.

School Supply Shopping Made Quick and Easy

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the process of school supply shopping (and what parent hasn’t?) TeacherLists is here to help you save time and money.

Working from Home: Pros and Cons

Some of us like working from home, others never did, and for the rest—enough is enough. No matter how you feel though, the grass is always greener on the other side.

10 Parent Moments for the Win

Start celebrating the small wins. There are plenty out there if you just give yourself a break!

Summer Adventures to Try at Home

Sometimes adventure is closer than you think.

Use Your (Summer) Time Wisely

Thanks to a little work in between hammock rides and Mai Tais, you can ease into fall without skipping a summer beat.

Back to School (Back to Basics)

A lot of kids will have to relearn how to do a traditional school day. Get back to the basics for their sake and yours!

Three Mom Podcasts for Summer Listening

You finally get to kickback and enjoy a summer afternoon for yourself, but the silence is deafening. The fix? Two earbuds and a brand new podcast!

The Argument for Mom Friends

The time and energy we put towards our children’s friendships doesn’t always translate to our own lives. We forget about the importance of an inner circle, specifically having mom friends.

How Does Your Paper Problem Stack Up?

How Does Your Paper Problem Stack Up?

Students bring home paper, lots of it. Find the right home solution that cuts down on clutter but keeps the memories.

20 Reasons You’re an Amazing Mom

20 Reasons You’re an Amazing Mom

You are selfless, strong, and loving. You are heaven-sent.

Get Schooled on Teacher Gifts

Get Schooled on Teacher Gifts

This year for Teacher Appreciation Week, give the unsung heroes at school a little token of gratitude. They never ask for thanks, but they sure deserve it!

Winter Exercise Ideas for the Family

Fun winter exercise activities for inside the house, for outdoors, and around your community that can be adapted to fit with your local and state coronavirus safety guidelines.

Help Your Kids Stay Happy and Healthy at School

If you have children in school, you know how easily they seem to get sick. You can help minimize sickness with some reminders about ways your child can stay healthy at school.

How To Help Kids With Anxiety and Stress

Tips and ideas from experts and parents on managing screen time, helping kids eat healthier, and just generally keeping it together during stressful times.

Room Parent Ideas for When Class Is Virtual

Being a class parent in 2020 looks a little different, but there are still many worthwhile volunteer opportunities within the role.

Set Kids Up for School Success: Healthy Habits Parents Can Teach Their Kids

Set Kids Up for School Success: Healthy Habits Parents Can Teach Their Kids

By establishing important eating, sleeping, and learning routines at the beginning of the school year, parents can help their kids be successful students.

7 Smart Tips To Help You Ace Back-to-School Shopping

7 Smart Tips To Help You Ace Back-to-School Shopping

On paper, the idea of back-to-school shopping is exciting and fun. But in reality, this yearly ritual can drain your emotions and your bank account—unless you’re strategic about it.